Butch vs Lesa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Butch

Boy #13,319 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tough, masculine, rugged"

Origin: American English slang

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,319
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
But, Buy, Buie

Playground Safety Score

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Lesa

Boy #13,197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath, my God is abundance"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,197
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Les

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Butch Rank #13,319
Lesa Rank #13,197

Lesa is more popular, ranked #13197 vs #13319 for Butch.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Butch ___

  • Butch James
  • Butch Lee
  • Butch Ray
  • Butch Dale
  • Butch Wayne
  • Butch Earl

Lesa ___

  • Lesa James
  • Lesa Wayne
  • Lesa Ray
  • Lesa Allen
  • Lesa Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Butch

Hank Duke Clint Roy Buck

If you choose Lesa

Dana Kim Kelly Shannon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butch or Lesa more popular?

Lesa is more popular, ranked #13197 compared to Butch at #13319 in the United States.

What do Butch and Lesa mean?

Butch means "tough, masculine, rugged" (American English slang origin). Lesa means "God is my oath, my God is abundance" (Hebrew origin).

Are Butch and Lesa boy or girl names?

Butch is primarily a boy name. Lesa is primarily a boy name.

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